Florida-Based Packaging Company Receives President's Volunteer Service Award

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa-based contract packaging company, Versatile Packagers, has been awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award.

The President's Volunteer Service Award is presented by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation in conjunction with the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Award is presented along with a letter from Barack Obama, in recognition of companies or organizations that are committed to strengthening our Nation and making a difference through volunteer services.

Versatile Packagers received this award for their team effort in providing space, equipment, and man power to a variety of projects throughout the year. Versatile Packagers, which has a second location opening in the near future, plans to continue their volunteer efforts and get new employees involved as well. The company consistently seeks out opportunities to give back to the community.

Bob Vande Weghe, President of Versatile Packagers, said, "As our company grows, we plan to bring more employees on board with helping out in our community. When individual efforts come together, they can make a big difference." 

Observers of Versatile Packagers' community service efforts aren't the only ones impressed with the company's willingness to help. For years, customers have been writing in to convey their appreciation for Versatile Packagers' willingness to go above and beyond with their core services.

One satisfied customer recently wrote, "Please extend our appreciation for all the hard work your team put in to help us. Your team is always very helpful, but last week when we were under such great pressure your team came through! You have been a great resource for our team and we appreciate you."

Rick Shave, CEO of Versatile Packagers, said, "Our Service Award stated that individuals must combine efforts to make a real and lasting change so that each person has the opportunity to fulfill his or her potential. Our team here feels that way about volunteering, but also about our day-to-day customer service too!"

In addition to offering contract packaging services, Versatile Packagers utilizes its warehouse space for product storage, fulfillment and distribution. With their state of the art warehouse management and order processing system, they enable their customers to manage their inventory effectively and efficiently.

For more information on Versatile Packagers, call 1.800.258.8308 or visit their Web site at www.VersatilePackagers.com.

SOURCE Versatile Packagers